- Devastating tanker explosion: A fuel tanker explosion occurred at Dikko Junction in Niger State, resulting in catastrophic loss of life and property.
- 86 lives lost: The explosion claimed the lives of 86 people.
- Mass burial: 80 victims were buried in a mass grave, while five bodies were claimed by relatives for private burial.
- Injuries and property damage: 55 people sustained injuries, and property worth millions of naira was destroyed.
A devastating fuel tanker explosion occurred at Dikko Junction in Niger State, claiming the lives of 86 people. The tanker, traveling from Kaduna to Gwagwalada, overturned and spilled its contents. Despite warnings, residents gathered to scoop fuel, leading to a catastrophic explosion that resulted in severe injuries and property damage worth millions of naira.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) organized a mass burial for 80 victims at the Dikko Primary Health Care premises, while five bodies were claimed by relatives for private burial. One victim succumbed to injuries at the healthcare center. Additionally, 55 people sustained injuries in the explosion and are currently receiving medical care .
